Lead Salesforce Engineer Jobs

Explore Lead Salesforce Engineer jobs for experienced professionals who build, customize, and scale Salesforce platforms. These senior roles combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership, helping organizations translate business needs into reliable CRM solutions. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Lead Salesforce Engineer Do?

Lead Salesforce Engineers guide the design and delivery of Salesforce applications, integrations, and platform enhancements. They may establish architecture standards, review code, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor developers. Depending on the organization, the role can span Salesforce products such as Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and the Salesforce Platform.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek strong Salesforce development experience, including Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, and APIs. Familiarity with declarative tools, release management, automated testing, security, and integration patterns is also valuable. Lead-level candidates typically bring a record of technical ownership, cross-functional communication, and mentoring or team leadership.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Lead Salesforce Engineers work across industries and may join internal technology teams, consulting organizations, or growing businesses modernizing their customer platforms. Compensation varies with location, experience, company size, and scope of responsibility. Browse Ladders for vetted roles paying $100,000 or more and compare opportunities that match your expertise and career goals.

Find Lead Salesforce Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search current Lead Salesforce Engineer openings and explore roles focused on platform architecture, product delivery, integrations, or engineering leadership. Use job details to assess responsibilities and qualifications, then apply to opportunities aligned with your experience.

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$129K - $150K *

Transform banking solutions by designing and implementing scalable applications on Salesforce and nCino platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $234K *

Transform the future of mobility by developing advanced motion control algorithms for safety-critical systems, ensuring robust performance across diverse environments while collaborating with a talent...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex customer challenges through innovative software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product integration and ensure customer su...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Empower business growth by leading a dynamic Salesforce team, overseeing operations, security, and integrations across multiple platforms. Drive enhancements and ensure reliable solutions that support...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$108K - $130K *

Champion end-to-end system development and maintenance on enterprise platforms. Lead cross-functional teams, enhance web product presence, and drive technical solutions while ensuring efficient projec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$89K - $166K *

Join a team that's driving innovative integration solutions using MuleSoft. Leverage your expertise to lead development initiatives, collaborate with stakeholders, and enhance client experiences in a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering buyers through innovative AI-driven software solutions. As a senior software engineer, you'll take ownership of critical projects, transforming business cha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K *

Drive the design and evolution of a modern enterprise data platform, establishing architecture standards and best practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, cloud-b...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$145K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize Microsoft 365 E5 and endpoint management, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. Drive modernization efforts, implement best practices, and collaborate a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $215K *

Lead and develop a national Solutions Engineering team, driving technical wins and ensuring effective deployment of drone technology in public safety. Collaborate with sales and product teams to enhan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$79K - $110K *

Contribute to the development of automated testing and analysis tools for AI simulations, collaborating with engineers to enhance software reliability and performance. This hands-on role is ideal for...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $200K *

Lead the design and management of complex Google Workspace environments, ensuring compliance and innovation. Collaborate across teams to optimize enterprise systems and integrate cutting-edge AI tools...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$236K - $309K *

Reimagine the future of work by leading innovative machine learning projects that enhance collaboration through knowledge graphs, integrating personal context to create efficient solutions across team...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $309K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced knowledge graph solutions, enhancing personal work contexts and integrations across teams, while delivering scalable, low-latency APIs. Mentor engineers...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming technical solutions by leveraging your Salesforce expertise. Collaborate on innovative projects, design scalable solutions, and drive impactful results for government a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $400K *

Elevate your career by building and operating core infrastructure for high-scale AI systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure deployments in customer environments whi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $200K *

Drive the development of scalable Salesforce solutions, integrating advanced technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business operations and deliver impactful results...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data engineering, designing and implementing robust ETL pipelines, optimizing data storage, and enhancing data accessibility to empower analytics and machine le...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $207K *

Empower the Sales organization by developing AI-driven solutions that enhance productivity and effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities and deliver scalable, impactful te...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of our product experiences by building high-impact frontend features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver maintainable, efficient code using modern frameworks in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Engage with clients to assess technical needs and demonstrate how our solutions meet their requirements. Collaborate with sales teams to secure wins, conduct demos, and build lasting relationships wit...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$201K - $352K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative AI-driven security solutions, shaping the future of risk analysis. Drive technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to create scalab...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$352K - $473K *

Reimagine Cloud Success by driving strategic operations, enhancing analytics, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Lead transformative initiatives that simplify processes and elevate customer...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $163K *

Manage multiple high-value projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion while fostering client relationships and guiding teams through all project phases from estimation to execution...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $273K *

Lead the charge in driving customer success and product adoption for enterprise clients. Manage a team of Customer Success Managers, ensuring exceptional service and strategic growth while collaborati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Lead Salesforce Engineer do?question toggle

    A Lead Salesforce Engineer designs and develops Salesforce solutions, guides technical decisions, ensures quality and security, and often mentors engineers or coordinates delivery with business and product teams.

  • What skills are commonly required for Lead Salesforce Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, Salesforce APIs, platform configuration, integrations, testing, and release management. Employers may also value architecture experience and technical leadership.

  • How is a Lead Salesforce Engineer different from a Salesforce developer?question toggle

    Both roles may involve hands-on development, but a Lead Salesforce Engineer generally takes broader ownership of architecture, engineering standards, complex delivery, and mentoring or coordinating other team members.

  • What salary can I expect in a Lead Salesforce Engineer role?question toggle

    Pay varies by employer, location, experience, and job scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, though compensation details and requirements differ by listing.

  • Where can I find Lead Salesforce Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Lead Salesforce Engineer listings on Ladders to explore vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and find roles aligned with your Salesforce experience.